2003 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante and 2003 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (229 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Diamante | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |